Minimum Standards for Safe Schools 2021
The Safe Schools Declaration (SSD) is a global intergovernmental political commitment that provides countries with the opportunity to express support for protecting students, teachers, schools, and universities from attack in times of armed conflict. It is important to ensure the continuity of education at all times and deter the use of schools by security forces. […]
Early Grade Reading Assessment (EGRA) Using the Nigerian Major Languages (Yoruba, Hausa & Igbo) 2020
The Curriculum Monitoring & Monitoring of Learning Achievement (CM&MLA) Unit under the Education Planning Research and Development (EPR&D) department of the Federal Ministry of Education is responsible for conducting research and field monitoring of learners in basic education and review the curriculum in accordance to the results. One of its mandates is to conduct the […]
FME Newsletter 2022
The FME Newsletter is a publication of the Federal Ministry of Education which conveys the ctivities/ programmes of all the Departments, Units, Divisions, and Branches of the Ministry. as well a her Agencies and other education stakeholders. This collection forms a database for FME news, information and updates. In the contemporary world, strength of a […]
Revised Guidelines of Operation for School Based Management Committee (SBMC) of Federal Unity Colleges (FUCS) 2025
School Based Management Committee (SBMC) is a concept which is drawn from the recognition of the fact that communities become more committed to their schools if they have prominent voice in school planning, management, monitoring and evaluation of performance and ensure quality output. Community involvement helps to ensure more effective and equitable utilization of school […]
National Policy on Non-State Schools in Nigeria with its Implementation Guidelines
This policy aims to provide a comprehensive framework for the effective regulation, management, and standardisation of Non-state Schools in Nigeria (NSN), promoting quality education and equity for all. Non-state schools play a significant role in Nigeria’s education system, catering to over 50% of the country’s student population. However, the lack of a comprehensive policy has […]
Managing Violence in Schools: Handbook for Schools and Learning Centers 2025
Education is a cornerstone of development and progress. Schools are expected to be safe havens where learners can learn and grow. The prevalence of physical violence in many schools across Nigeria has become an issue to be given attention to, as it undermines learners’ educational experience. Therefore, this book, Managing Violence in Schools; Handbook for […]
Early Warning Handbook: A Guide to Protecting Schools in Nigeria 2025
Given the current devastation of our environment due to climate change and insecurities that affect education in Nigeria, and indeed, the world at large, it is my pleasure to introduce this handbook, Early Warning Handbook: A Guide to Protecting Schools in Nigeria. This is a critical resource necessitated by the need for the recognition of […]
Climate Change Education Handbook 2025
It is with great pleasure that I introduce the Handbook on Climate Change Education (CCE) for Schools in Nigeria – a vital response to the natural and human-induced hazards outlined in the Minimum Standards for Safe Schools, which stem from the National Policy on Safety, Security, and Violence-Free Schools (NPSSVFS) developed by the Federal Ministry […]
Report of the Ministerial Committee on NELFund for the Standardisation of Administrative and Other Charges to Achieve Uniformity in Transaction 2025
1.0 INTRODUCTION In order to enhance operational efficiency and comprehensively address the challenges hindering the effective implementation of the student loan scheme and in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Agenda on education financing, the Honourable Minister of Education constituted a High-Level Committee on NELFUND for the Standardisation of Administrative and Other Charges to Achieve […]
Early Warning Book: A Guide to Protecting Schools in Nigeria 2025
Given the current devastation of our environment due to climate change and insecurities that affect education in Nigeria, and indeed, the world at large, it is my pleasure to introduce this handbook, Early Warning Handbook: A Guide to Protecting Schools in Nigeria. This is a critical resource necessitated by the need for the recognition of […]